Biodynamics is a holistic, ecological and ethical approach to farming, gardening, food and nutrition.

The Biodynamic Association awakens and enlivens co-creative relationships between humans and the earth, transforming the practice and culture of agriculture to renew the vitality of the earth, the integrity of our food, and the health and wholeness of our communities.

The North American Biodynamic Apprenticeship Program (NABDAP) is a two-year beginning farmer training program, helping the next generation of farmers develop the skills and knowledge they need to build successful organic and biodynamic farms.

Biodynamics has a long history (since 1941) as one of the preeminent publications on biodynamic farming and gardening in the world. A benefit of membership in the Biodynamic Association, each issue provides a thoughtful collection of articles centered on a theme such as animals, farming for health, composting, or pollinators.

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Logistics

Logistics

Venue

We are excited to be holding our conference at the beautiful Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, which sits on the shores of Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin. Originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Monona Terrace was also the first convention center to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. (View location on map.)

Pre-conference events on Wednesday, November 14, will take place at Angelic Organics Farm, a biodynamic, community supported (CSA) farm. Angelic Organics is also home to both Farmer John Peterson, star of the documentary The Real Dirt on Farmer John, and Angelic Organics Learning Center, a non-profit educational organization that offers educational, creative, and experiential programs to the regional community. (View location on map.)

Madison

Madison, a thriving university town and one of the country's most progressive and livable cities, is surrounded by more community supported agriculture (CSA) and organic farms than almost anywhere else in the U.S. It is also only 1.5 hours to East Troy, Wisconsin, home of the Biodynamic Association's main office; the Zinniker Farm, the oldest continually operating biodynamic farm in the U.S.; Michael Fields Agricultural Institute; and a number of other biodynamic farms. See Getting There for more information on how to get to Madison and local transportation options. For information about the thriving CSA community around Madison, visit the FairShare CSA Coalition. To find out more about cultural and recreational opportunities in the area, visit:

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All meals served at the conference will feature local, organic, and biodynamic foods. Participants may request vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options when registering for the conference. The conference menu is posted below.

Please note that outside food may not be brought into Monona Terrace.

Conference meal plans and individual meals are now sold out. We cannot accept walk-in meal registrations.

Other food options: On Friday and Saturday, the Grandview Cafe at Monona Terrace will be open for coffee and light fare from 7am-2pm. Other nearby restaurants include the Capitol Chophouse and Olive Cafe at the adjacent Hilton Hotel, as well as Graze, Milio's and Marigold Kitchen. Restaurant guides are also available at the Madison information booth at Monona Terrace. If you plan to dine out Saturday evening, we recommend making reservations early due to the University of Wisconsin Badger Football game.